Shitamachi Rocket: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Kohei Tsukuda worked as a researcher at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. He now runs a family-owned factory that manufactures small engines. His daughter Rina is a high school student. He doesn't get along well with his daughter, but the family owned business is improving. Kohei attempts to develop a rocket engine, which is a lifelong dream for him, but it causes his factory to suffer.

One day, an important client stops ordering from Kohei's company. He tries to borrow money from the bank, but the bank declines his loan application. To make matters worse, a rival factory sues Kohei's company for patent infringement. Kohei and his employees face a dire situation.

At this time, a large company offers a deal to Kohei. The company wants to buy their patent for 2 billion yen. Kohei must decide whether to sell the company's patent or follow his dream.

Series details

• Title: Shitamachi Rocket
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Japanese
• Genres: Drama
• Premiere date: 2011-08-21
• Final broadcast date listed: 2011-09-18
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: WOWOW
• Network country: Japan
• Typical episode runtime: 50 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 55896
• IMDb ID: tt1950830
• TVDB ID: 252466

Cast and credited roles

• Hiroshi Mikami — Kohei Tsukuda

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2011-08-21; final listed air date 2011-09-18; episode order: 5.

Source and licence

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